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Japan’s Defense Chief Challenges China’s Military Spending Data

Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questioned the accuracy of China's official military spending figures. This challenges Beijing's claims that Tokyo is pursuing "new militarism."

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 07:00 AM EDT

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